Every pine and fir and hemlock
Wore ermine too dear for an earl,
And the poorest twig on the elm-tree
Was ridged inch deep with pearl.
~James Russell Lowell
It seems that winter has already arrived here in Maine! We've had 2 good snowfalls in the past week with a total of about 16 inches on the ground, and the temperature has gone below zero a few times. After the first snow, it seemed to me that spring, summer, and fall had all been just a dream, and now it's back to reality! 😁 The second storm brought freezing rain, followed by about 6 inches of heavy wet snow. Not easy to clean up perhaps, but when the sun came out next morning it was magical! Enjoy! 😊
lovely love snow
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love snow too, for a while, but it does wear out its welcome after 6 months. :D
DeleteOh, my, that is a lot of snow for November. But a good blanket keeps the plants warmer when the cold winds hit. Stay warm, my friend!
ReplyDeleteYes it is good insulation for the plants...hopefully my foxgloves will make it this time! :)
DeleteI'm not sure I could live in Maine. Much too cold for way too long for me. It is beautiful right after a snowfall. I love the pic with the berries. How are your MG's faring in the greenhouse with all the cold?
ReplyDeleteYes it's a long winter for sure. I like a real winter, but in my opinion it should come in December and end in March. :D
DeleteMy greenhouse is unheated so I don't usually use it in the winter (I did overwinter some spinach under a cold frame in there one year).